Abbott Volunteers Texas For New HUD Antifraud Program
January 13, 2026 – Governor Greg Abbott has formally requested that Texas take part in a new federal pilot program aimed at preventing fraud in affordable housing assistance, signaling an expanded push by the state to strengthen oversight of taxpayer-funded programs. In a letter sent January 12 to U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner, Abbott volunteered Texas to participate in the HUD initiative focused on...
Crawfish Season Could Arrive Early in East Texas, With Hopes for a Longer Run
January 12, 2026 – LONGVIEW, Texas — If you’ve noticed crawfish popping up on menus earlier than usual, you’re not imagining it. Crawfish season in East Texas appears to be getting an early start this year, raising hopes among restaurant owners and seafood fans for a longer and more productive season. At Crawfish Cove in Longview, preparations are already underway as suppliers begin delivering early batches of crawfish. Warmer...
Paris District Road Report for January 12, 2026
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt and Rains Counties for the week starting January 12, 2026. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades, and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they...
TxDOT Salutes 40 Years of “Don’t Mess With Texas®”
January 9, 2026 – Texas superstar Post Malone lends his voice in milestone year PARIS – As football fans watched inside the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1986, Stevie Ray Vaughan appeared on the screen in the first ad of the most iconic anti-litter campaigns: Don’t mess with Texas. Now, four decades later, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is celebrating this 40-year milestone with the next generation of artistic...
Sulphur Springs City Managers Report January 6, 2026
January 8, 2026 – During the regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council on Tuesday January 6, 2026, City Manager Marc Maxwell submitted his monthly report. TO: SULPHUR SPRINGS CITY COUNCILFROM: CITY MANAGER, MARC MAXWELLSUBJ: MANAGER’S REPORT CLAIMS – There were no workers’ compensation, liability, or property claims filed in December. A notice of lawsuit was received related to Ordinance No. 2884 regulating skill-based...
Next Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting to be Held January 15th
January 8, 2026 – We are starting out the new year with a bang by having our very own society president, John A. Sellers, as our speaker on Thursday, January 15, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). You are encouraged to attend this meeting at no cost to you despite his “professional speaker” status. We...
January Gardening List by Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson
January 8, 2026 – Gardening in January can be cold and uncomfortable, but in Hopkins County we are usually gifted with many pleasant winter days. Planning, planting, transplanting, pruning, and other general garden maintenance can all be accomplished during this time when many plants are dormant. Here are a few ideas to help gardeners get off the couch and be productive until spring arrives! January is a perfect time to prune...
Delta County Enacts Burn Ban This Week
January 7, 2026 – DELTA COUNTY IS CURRENTLY UNDER A BURN BAN. An emergency 7-day burn ban is in effect for unincorporated areas of Delta County, Texas, as of January 7, 2026, due to elevated wildfire risk The Commissioners Court will review this ban on January 13, 2026, to decide on extending or lifting it. Open burning is prohibited, though some exceptions for contained, non-commercial cooking may apply. Key Details: ...
Paxton Secures Agreement with Crest Manufacturer to Protect Children from Excessive Fluoride Exposure
January 8, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a major agreement with Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, the maker of Crest toothpaste, aimed at protecting children from potential health risks linked to excessive fluoride exposure. The agreement requires P&G to update the marketing and packaging of Crest children’s toothpaste to accurately depict the recommended amount of fluoride...
Want Details On Your Town’s Debt? Texas Taxpayers Rejoice
January 7, 2026 – Texas taxpayers now have a new tool to track how local governments are using debt backed by property taxes, following the rollout of a statewide bond debt database aimed at increasing transparency and accountability. The new online database, developed by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, allows residents to easily search current and historical information on property tax-backed bonds issued by cities, counties,...
